Beer, ramen and Buffy’s house. What a Torrance tour has to offer
I was a bit skeptical when an emailer suggested touring Torrance as a way to appreciate this South…
The legal battle over California’s Proposition 50 | State
In November 2025, a high-stakes legal battle erupted following the passage of Proposition 50, a ballot initiative that…
Snow-starved California ski resorts delay openings despite recent storms
It may have felt like the recent rain would never end in Los Angeles, but the record-breaking precipitation…
Pondering governor run, Atty. Gen. faces questions on legal spending
As California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta ponders a run for governor, he faces scrutiny for his ties to…
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and state-funded financial aid to students…
Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away
By TERRY TANG – Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Last week, Oakland’s new mayor found herself consoling…
Oakland reels at the murder of ‘Last Chance U’ coach John Beam
OAKLAND — The thin young man appeared oblivious to the thick mist raining down on him on the edge of…
Hiltzik: UC’s strategy to fight Trump raises questions
On Nov. 14 the faculty and staff of the University of California won a significant victory over President…
California officials say empty reservoir wasn’t key in Palisades fire
In January, when crews fighting the fast-spreading Palisades fire were hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants,…
How California responds to the rise of AI
California is quickly becoming a national leader in figuring out how families, educators, and lawmakers should adapt to…
Race for California governor continues to heat up, with Trump critic Rep. Eric Swalwell jumping in
San Francisco Bay Area Democrat Eric Swalwell, a nettlesome foil and frequent target of President Trump and Republicans,…
California regulators approve rules to curb methane leaks and prevent fires at landfills
In one of the most important state environmental decisions this year, California air regulators adopted new rules designed…